DMM Bitcoin reported losing over $300 million in Bitcoin in a major breach, identified as the 7th largest crypto hack by Chainalysis.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency instructed DMM Bitcoin to investigate the breach and implement measures to protect customers.
Past significant hacks in Japan include Mt. Gox’s $470 million loss in 2014
The Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin revealed earlier today that it had lost over $300 million in Bitcoin due to an unauthorized leak from its digital wallet. The security of cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan has come under scrutiny following this major hack. The incident has happened while Mt. Gox, another inoperative Japanese exchange, continues to figure out how to repay investors after a major breach in 2014 after losing $470 million.
Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin was hacked, losing 4,502.89 $BTC, worth $305M!Currently, the hacker has transferred the 4,502.89 $BTC to 10 addresses.Address:bc1qegcazuxnp5wxxxamdqvjv345fpve6656vpjln4bc1qgcv2j80009apvjekph40wagwutfu6l3gcm2fw0… pic.twitter.com/2StzAYGN70
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) June 1, 2024
DMM Bitcoin has not disclosed any particulars regarding the leak. Nonetheless, the worldwide cryptocurrency analysis company Chainalysis has ranked it among the most major crypto breaches that have occurred so far. In a social media post, Chainalysis revealed that $305 million worth of Bitcoin had been compromised, making it the seventh-largest cryptocurrency hack in history and the biggest breach since December 2022.
The value of the leak, according to DMM Bitcoin, was roughly ¥48.2 billion, or 4,502.9 Bitcoins. The company has guaranteed clients that all deposits are completely protected, even after suffering such a huge loss.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has directed DMM Bitcoin to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the root cause of the breach in its aftermath of the incident. The body also emphasized the necessity of taking precautions to shield clients from potential losses in the future.
Strong security protocols and regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency market are crucial, as demonstrated by the recent hack at DMM Bitcoin. The goal of the ongoing investigations will be to ascertain how such a big breach happened and what can be done to stop similar incidents in the future.
The DMM Bitcoin hack has once again highlighted the vulnerabilities found in cryptocurrency exchanges’ security. The industry and regulators both face the critical challenge of ensuring the security of digital assets. The investigation’s findings will probably have an impact on upcoming security procedures and regulations in Japan’s cryptocurrency market.
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